Artane
Indicated to support the reduction of tremors and muscle rigidity.
- Category
- Neurology
- Active ingredient
- Trihexyphenidyl
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 2mg
Artane details
- Alternative names
- Broflex
- Therapeutic class
- Anticholinergic
- Pharmacological class
- Anticholinergic agent
- Contraindications
- glaucoma; urinary retention; myasthenia gravis
- Precautions and warnings
- may cause drowsiness; use caution in hot weather due to reduced sweating
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; blurred vision; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- constipation; urinary hesitation; tachycardia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Patient summary
- Indicated to support the reduction of tremors and muscle rigidity.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Amdipharm
- Onset Time
- 1 hour
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in dry conditions at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- alcohol; other anticholinergics
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if necessary. Breastfeeding: Consult medical professional.
Serious side effects
confusion, requires immediate medical attention; hallucinations, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
This agent acts as a selective muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, helping to restore the balance between dopamine and acetylcholine in the central nervous system.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Artane
Artane is a well-known brand of Trihexyphenidyl, used to manage the muscle stiffness and tremor associated with Parkinson’s Disease and drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms. The same active ingredient is also sold under the brand Broflex, manufactured by Amdipharm and supplied as a 2mg tablet.
Buying Artane online
Artane is registered across 14 markets including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with availability also in Taiwan, South Korea and Japan. As one of the most ordered medications for these conditions across the region, it is often requested online by expats and those living far from a well stocked pharmacy. Generic Trihexyphenidyl is generally more affordable than the original proprietary brands for patients living throughout Asia.